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'Work, Play & Get Away Cabin' Near Higgins Lake!

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Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 646 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Roscommon, Michigan
  • Higgins Lake
    5 min walk
  • South Higgins Lake State Park
    10 min drive
  • Mel's Pine Pantry
    6 min drive
  • Roscommon County – Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL)
    15 min drive

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About the area

Roscommon

Close to the beach.At this Roscommon cabin, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Higgins Lake and 6 miles (10 km) of South Higgins Lake State Park. Marl Lake and North Higgins Lake State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Higgins Lake - 5 min walk
  • South Higgins Lake State Park - 10 min drive
  • North Higgins Lake State Park - 11 min drive
  • Au Sable River - 22 min drive
  • Houghton Lake - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Silver Dollar Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Nibbles - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Matt's Lake St Grill & Pizzeria - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Fred's of Roscommon - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

'Work, Play & Get Away Cabin' Near Higgins Lake!

Clear the calendar for a trip to 'Clever Bear Cabin,' a recently renovated 2-bedroom + loft, 1-bath vacation rental in Roscommon. You'll feel right at home the moment you arrive, as a river stone hearth, vaulted ceilings, and wood beam accents envelop you and warm your soul. Whether you prefer summers spent canoeing on Higgins Lake or winters on the slopes of Mount Holiday, you'll find adventure awaits no more than a few miles away. Kick back, relax, and enjoy the best of the Great Lake State!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Walk to Lake | Dog Friendly (w/ Fee) | Fire Pit | Outdoor Shower

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Twin Bunk Bed | Loft: Queen Bed

CABIN FEATURES: Smart TVs, remote workspace, dining table, fireplace, loft (accessible via steep stairs), books, board games, warm wood accents, southwestern decor
OUTDOOR AMENITIES: Furnished patio w/ grills, outdoor kitchen, fenced area
KITCHEN: Cooking basics, stainless steel appliances, dishware & flatware, spices, drip coffee maker
GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, beach chairs, mini-split heating & air conditioning
ACCESSIBILITY: Stairs required
FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip), exterior security cameras (2, facing out), spotty cell service
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

HIGGINS LAKE (steps away): Boating, swimming, fishing, water sports, hiking, picnicking, ice fishing, snowmobiling, North & South Higgins Lake State Parks
DOWNTOWN ROSCOMMON (~6 miles): Shops, parks, restaurants, museums, seasonal festivals
SKI AREAS: Hanson Hills Recreation Area (18 miles), Treetops Resort (47 miles), Mount Holiday (55 miles), Boyne Mountain Resort (62 miles), Hickory Hills Ski Area (63 miles)
AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (57 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly with a $100 fee (+ taxes & fees, dogs only, max of 2)
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: No trailers, RV's, or other large vehicles. Passenger cars only
- NOTE: Sports equipment and other locked items at the house are not for guest use, no exceptions
- NOTE: The property does have cell phone service, but it may be spotty since the property is located in a rural area depending on your cellular provider
- NOTE: Firewood is not provided. It is recommended that you supply your own
- NOTE: The property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features a Ring doorbell device with an exterior security camera facing the front outdoor entry and driveway, along with an additional exterior security camera located on the back of the building facing the side yard. The cameras do not look into any interior spaces. The cameras actively record video and sound when motion is detected while guests are in residence

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Hunting nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 500 sq ft (46 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: A maximum of 2 pets are allowed.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Work, Play & Get Away Higgins
New! 'clever Bear Cabin' Walk to Higgins Lake!
Peaceful Cabin w/ Fire Pit Walk to Higgins Lake
Work, Play & Get Away Cabin - Near Higgins Lake! Cabin
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Work, Play & Get Away Cabin - Near Higgins Lake! Higgins Lake

'Work, Play & Get Away Cabin' Near Higgins Lake! Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy and calming
Stayed there 6 years ago - enjoyed it then and even more so now. Upgrades very impressive. Brandy was a great contact and was extremely pleasant and attentive.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Harold and Elizabeth A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not much room
Queen bedroom had 2 foot walkway on ONE side only. Spouse had to crawl over the end of the bed. Toilet had just enough room for knees. Every door way only allowed one person to walk through before the next person could. Watch your head if you're over 5'9 in several spaces. Freezer is not cold enough. BUT, we enjoyed the smores and coffee that was on the house. Water is waaaay too shallow to enjoy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Go location
Nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark K., Uniontown, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Short bird hunting trip
Really enjoyed the cabin. Small but extremely well thought out. Very clean and well equipped. Owner was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney C.

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s just the perfect, cozy little cabin
This was my third stay here. It’s perfect size for me and I really love how the property is fenced in. Thank you again!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very peaceful and quiet
No complaints,we enjoyed our stay there
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clint R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clever Bear Cabin is perfect!!
Everything is as advertised. Short walk to the lake for a beautiful sunset. The outdoor patio and kitchen are great!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert P., Cincinnati

Liked: Cleanliness
Restful tranquility
We love this property! Nestled on a quiet street and only a short walk to the lake. Cozy yet vibrant decor. All of the amenities that one needs for a comfortable, peaceful rejuvenation. We look forward to it every year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert O., Davison

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Quite Private
Just fantastic, beautiful area, close walking distance to private beach area community dock, shopping golf everything close we plan to get this unit again next year.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debra Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cabin with beautiful features
We stayed for a week and enjoyed the cabin and the outdoor kitchen the most. I fell in love with the outside shower and our weather was beautiful. We kayaked, mountain biked and took our dog on many walks. Our many thanks to the owners!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Laurie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not as close to the beach as stated
We enjoyed our stay at the cabin but we're very disappointed when we found out that the listing is actually false about being a "stone's throw away" from the beach. I wanted a place that we could walk to the beach and not have to load everything up and drive somewhere. The beach described in the listing is actually over a mile away and there is no parking allowed, this is not a distance my kid could walk. There is a beachy area at the end of the road but is limited to 15 people and even with 10 people there it would be very crowded and if you don't get there early you are out of luck. This also isn't a designated swimming area so there are people fishing and lots of fast boats...not a swimming spot for children. The listing also states that it is located 1.5 miles from the state park, this is incorrect as it is almost 6 miles to the South state park. I believe this cabin is more for those looking to do some fishing or a trip with just adults. The other issue I had was with the ladder going to the loft, the bottom 3 rungs have very sharp spikes so wear your shoes when climbing up for bed!! The positive things we liked were that the cabin is well stocked and the out door shower was a great feature! The outdoor kitchen/prep area was also nice to have. All in all it was a nice vacation but I think we will look elsewhere in the future for our needs of a beach house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Mandy K - FlipKey reservation

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous Lake!
Higgins Lake is gorgeous! This was our first visit and the clear blue water was breath taking. I was surprised by how difficult it was to allow your dog to swim in the lake. Almost everywhere we went with public access did not allow pets. We did find a small location at the South State Park that was pet friendly. Difficult to leave a lab behind when she wants to swim! Our morning fires outside were awesome and there were no mosquitos or black flies! Gorgeous forest views and weather in July! The cabin was very well decorated with great beds and super comfy linens. The cabin is small so more than a family of four would be a bit crowded. There were some repairs needed that caused some stress on our stay. The yard is completely fenced in now and the main gate catches on the ground. The gate came off the connecting board as the nails stripped out of the wood on our first day. So, we were unable to close our dog in the yard. The front door lock is very tricky and sometimes took a dozen or more tries to lock. The new washer reported an error code and over flowed. Luckily we were in the house and caught it quickly before damage could be done. I reported each thing to property owner and he said he would address it on his next visit a few weeks after our visit. The air conditioner cooled the living room well. You may want to bring another fan for the bedrooms. Lots of towels and kitchen supplies so no worries needing any of these things! I was surprised that the guest instructions said kayaks could be used but when I had inquired about them I was asked not to use them. There is a review that guests used the kayaks so be sure you know the kayak policy before renting if you are looking for kayaks with your rental. The access to the water is not on your road. It is about a quarter mile down the road. The beach suggested in the paperwork at the house does not allow parking so I suggest the Gerrish township beach or state park beach as the larger beach is at least a two mile walk from the house. You can swim at the water access closer to the house but there is only a very small shaded beach area there. We appreciated the local restaurants and would suggest going to Matt’s to eat in Roscommon. Great service and food! If you are feeding hungry kids it is a great deal! Tubing on the AuSable River from Cambell’s Canoe was fun too. Be sure to get a paddle with your tube. The loom room has the cutest shirts and the best fudge!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mike b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Great location of property and clean. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Patricia D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Bad vacation
Our stay was bad from the start, the fridge didn’t work and the grill was unusable, the fire pit was full of garbage and the water was much farther from the cabin than stated, we left 3 days early and the morning we left the kichen had tons of ants everywhere, there is more I could say but I really want to forget the whole thing
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christian K., NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this cabin
We will definitely be back. Perfect location. Very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laurel T.

Great Place to Escape
My husband and I, along with our two pups, spent a long weekend at the cabin. We were able to rest and relax, as well as visit family members that live further north. The area was quiet, and the gas stove kept things nice and cozy. The owner got in touch with us to make sure that everything was okay, and answer any questions that we had. Nice getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Patti D.

Northern Getaway
I don't want to give my review if it is published for all to see without a review as I feel that would be unfair to owners. I don't think they knew about some of the upkeep issues. We enjoyed the cabin but there were some issues that need to be addressed.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Barbara B.

Very quiet and peaceful location.
Cabin is newly renovated and it shows - very "cabin - like" decor. Everything you need is included - appliances, dishes, pots and pans, etc. Quaint living area with a gas fireplace - although only 500 square feet it was just the right size for two people and our two big dogs! Spent a lot of time outside walking in the snow and going down to the lake that was just a short distance away. The cabin also provides an outdoor fire pit and kitchen along with a nice patio set. Did not hesitate to recommend to others.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Diane M., warren mi

Perfect for a short stay
Cabin is quaint and adequate we had a problem figuring out the AC and how to use the TV as we were not familiar with them instructions would be helpful front door sticks and is difficult to open but we got it down after a few try’s very cute cabin loved the outside fire pit table and chairs great little outside kitchen too is bonus close to the water beautiful to swim in the shallow warm water beach great for kids perfect for nature enthusiasts hiking biking or just sitting enjoying the nature that surrounds you marina close by to rent a boat jet skis or other water toys convenient to Roscommon for shopping . Private setting very quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018